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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,411.84, 33,688.26 and 13,233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,411.84, 33,688.26 and 13,233.84 is: 18,262.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,411.84 : 33,688.26 = 13,233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,411.84/33,688.26 = 13,233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,411.84x = 33,688.26 × 13,233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,411.84x = 445,825,042.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,825,042.72/24,411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,262.66

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